Pro-Am Dance Divisions

American Star Ball American and International Pro-Am Divisions:

Entry Forms:
The following forms are PDF files.  If you are unable to view the forms try using our alternate web document or contact us to have the complete brochure mailed or faxed to you.

•Online Registration

•2012 ASB Pro-Am Brochure PDF
Includes entry form, package order form, and admission ticket order form

•2012 American Star Ball Full Brochure (PDF)
Includes detailed information on all events, packages, tickets and entry forms

Pro-Am Age Categories
*Age Divisions may be merged if there are less than three entries.
*Competitiors may dance three consecutive age groups for closed divisions and one open division. (see rule #13)
*Junior Pro-Am competitors have the option of dancing during the Adult Pro-Am sessions or on Sunday during the Junior Session

Pro-Am Single Dance and Multi-Dance (2 and 3 dance) Events

*If there are less than 3 entries in any division men will dance against the ladies
*Costumes may be worn in all categories however no thongs permitted.
*Materials danced must coincide with NDCA approved step lists.
*Competitors may dance up to three consecutive levels and one open. (see rule #14)
*Levels may be merged if there are less than 3 entries in a division.
*No Lifts permitted.

Level Descriptions:

Newcomer: Are for those who have had less than 30 Hours of lessons and have never competed at a competitive event.

Newcomer & Pre-Bronze: Are considered part of Bronze 1 and dancers may compete in all levels up to Full Bronze.

Closed Divisions: Materials danced must coincide with NDCA approved step lists.
Newcomer  ♦  Pre-Bronze  ♦  Bronze 1  ♦  Full Bronze  ♦  Pre-Silver  ♦  Silver 1  ♦  Full Silver  ♦   Pre-Gold  ♦  Gold 1  ♦  Full Gold

Open Divisions: Any patterns, open or closed are acceptable.  No lifts are permitted.  Students must dance in the highest level in which the closed single dances were entered.
Open Bronze  ♦  Open Silver  ♦  Open Gold  ♦

Hustle: Lifts are permitted in Open Only

American Style Dances:

Smooth Single Dances: Waltz  ♦   Tango ♦  Foxtrot  ♦  Viennese Waltz  ♦  Peabody

Smooth Multi Dances: (Waltz -Foxtrot)  ♦   (Tango – Viennese Waltz)  ♦   (Waltz-Tango-Foxtrot)

Rhythm Single Dances: Cha Cha  ♦  Rumba  ♦  Swing  ♦  Merengue  ♦  Mambo  ♦  Samba  ♦  Hustle  ♦  Bolero  ♦   West Coast Swing  ♦  Salsa

Rhythm Multi Dances: (Cha Cha-Rumba)  ♦  (Swing-Bolero)  ♦   (Cha Cha-Rumba-Swing)

International Style Dances

Standard Single Dances: Waltz  ♦  Tango  ♦  Viennese Waltz  ♦  Foxtrot  ♦  Quickstep

Standard Multi-Dances: (Waltz-Quickstep)  ♦  (Foxtrot- Tango)  ♦  (Waltz – Foxtrot – Quickstep)

Latin Single Dances: Cha Cha  ♦  Samba  ♦  Rumba  ♦  Paso Doble  ♦  Jive

Latin Multi-Dance Events: (Cha Cha-Rumba)  ♦   (Samba-Jive)  ♦  (Cha Cha – Samba – Rumba)

Pro-Am Championship Events:
*Championships are Unisex Competitions

Dances:

American Smooth: Waltz  ♦   Tango ♦  Foxtrot  ♦  Viennese Waltz

American Rhythm: Cha Cha  ♦  Rumba  ♦  Swing  ♦  Bolero  ♦  Mambo

International Standard: Waltz  ♦  Tango  ♦  Viennese Waltz  ♦  Foxtrot  ♦  Quickstep

International Latin: Cha Cha  ♦  Samba  ♦  Rumba  ♦  Paso Doble  ♦  Jive

Age Divisions:
*Competitors may enter only one Age Division.

A (19-34),   B (35-54),  C (55+)

Levels:
*Competitors may enter one closed division and one open division
*Competitors must dance the corresponding single dances in the divisions and levels entered.
*Competitors must dance the highest level in which the single dances were entered.

Closed Bronze  ♦  Closed Silver  ♦  Closed Gold  ♦  Open Bronze  ♦  Open Silver  ♦  Open Gold  ♦
**Open Gold is a World Dancesport Series Qualifier

Pro-Am Scholarship Events:
*Scholarships are Unisex Competitions
*Competitors must dance the corresponding single dances in the divisions and levels entered.

Dances:

American Smooth: Waltz  ♦   Tango ♦  Foxtrot  ♦  Viennese Waltz

American Rhythm: Cha Cha  ♦  Rumba  ♦  Swing  ♦  Bolero  ♦  Mambo

International Standard: Waltz  ♦  Tango  ♦  Viennese Waltz  ♦  Foxtrot  ♦  Quickstep

International Latin: Cha Cha  ♦  Samba  ♦  Rumba  ♦  Paso Doble  ♦  Jive

Age Divisions:
*Competitors may enter only one Age Division.

A (19-45)    B (46+)

Levels:
*Competitors may enter one closed division and one open division
*Competitors must dance the highest level in which the single dances were entered.

Closed Bronze  ♦  Closed Silver  ♦  Open Gold ( Open to All)

Solos and Exhibitions
•Dance,choreography and music of choice (CD Only).
•2 1/2 minutes maximum length.
•Lifts permitted.

Additional Rules:

Pro-Am Teachers may not enter two students in the same age category and level for a dance division.

In Pro/Am single and multi-dances, a student may enter a younger age category in addition to their normal age division, but not an older one.

Non-package holders, competing or spectating, will be required to purchase General Admission Tickets.  Dance registration fees do not include admission into the ballroom

By attending this competition, as a spectator or competitor, you agree to abide by the American Star Ball rules and regulations.

More Information:
Visit the following links for additional information and entry and order forms:

Packages:  Weekend Packages

Tickets:  General Admission session tickets

Price List:   Entry Fees

Rules and Regulations: Rules for attendance at the American Star Ball Championships